1. The document shall consist of one or more individual sheets measuring 8.5 inches by 11 inches,

not permanently bound and not a continuous form. Graphic displays accompanying a document

to be recorded that measures up to 11 inches by 17 inches shall be recorded without charging

an additional fee.

2. The document shall be legibly printed in black ink, by hand, type or computer. Signatures and

dates may be in contrasting colors if they will reproduce clearly,

3. The document shall be on white paper of not less than 20 pound weight and shall have a clean margin

of at least one-half inch on the top, the bottom, and each side. Margins may be used for non-essential notations

that will not affect the validity of the document, including but not limited to form number, page numbers and

customers notations.

4. The first page of the document shall contain a blank space, measuring at least 3 inches by 5 inches, from the upper

right hand corner.

5. The document shall not have an attachment stapled or otherwise affixed to any page. Pages may be stapled together.

VETERANS DISCHARGES ARE RECORDED AT NO CHARGE

CERTIFIED COPIES - $35.00

RENTAL HOUSING SUPPORT PROGRAM SURCHARGE NOT INCLUDED

INPRICE OF CERTIFIED COPIES

COPY FEES

Reader/printer

$0.50

Bruce Harris maps

$1.00

WinGis 8.5 x 11

$2.50

Aperture cards

$3.00

Plat copies (oce copier) - per page

$4.00

Daily printouts of stored data - per page

$0.50

Search request for documents under 20 years - per name or address

$10.00

limit 5 searches//over 5 title company must be used

(self-addressed stamped envelope must be provided for return or email address)

Search request for documents over 20 years - per name or address

$29.00

Search request for plats

$10.00 + $4.00/pg

Faxed documents - under 20 pages

$5.00

each additional page over 20 pages

+$0.25

Please note: This office does not offer legal advice, opinions, or legal

descriptions. No searches done by phone.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX IS CALCULATED AT:

SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS PER $500.00

OR

ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS PER $1,000.00

TO BE ACCEPTED FOR RECORDING ALL DEEDS MUST HAVE

THE FOLLOWING:

The name & address of the Grantee on any document transferring title. (55 ILCS 5/3-5026)

The name & address of Grantee for tax billing purposes. (55 ILCS 5/3-5020)

The name & address of the preparer of the document. (55 ILCS 5/3-5022)

A properly completed transfer tax declaration form must accompany any deed or trust document, or a statement of exemption must be listed. (35 ILCS 305/3)

PLATS

The name & address of the person submitting a plat for recording. (765 ILCS 205/2)

A School District Certificate signed by the owner, notarized, & identifying the School Districts where the properties are located. (765 ILCS 205/1.005)

Plats MUST contain a) statement of location within Corp. Limits (1 1/2 miles) or municipality. b) Owner's name, signature, & address. c) County Clerk's signature & dated within the last 3 months or last tax bill sent. d) signed by all offices. e) Winnebago County Plat Officer's signature must be within 90 days of date signed. f) four signed copies.

Declaration: Declaration & plat must be recorded together. Declaration MUST contain: a) Legal description of this condo parcel. b) Plat of the condo. c) the % of ownership. d) a legal of the additional land for add-on condo. e) Name of the city & county where it is located. f) Description of the common elements.